Shabby Tiger

Episode 01

A Wife in Water Colours

Jul 11, 1973 · 50 min

A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.

Episode 02

A Jealous Mistress

Jul 18, 1973 · 50 min

A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.

Episode 03

Beggars at a Banquet

Jul 25, 1973 · 50 min

Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.

Episode 04

To Escape from Ourselves

Aug 1, 1973 · 50 min

Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.

Episode 05

Strawberries and Champagne

Aug 8, 1973 · 50 min

Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.

Episode 06

The Mirror of Reason

Aug 15, 1973 · 50 min

The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.

Episode 07

The Final Gamble

Aug 22, 1973 · 50 min

Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.